What tools do you use the most?

[Jason]

I was having a chat to a friend recently about tools. His philosophy was that he was always happy to pay a little extra for quality so that the tool will last.

But one thing he sometimes struggled with was not really knowing how much use he will get out of a tool until he buys it. For example, he didn't realise how fantastic multifunction tools are until he bought one. He now wishes he bought an 18V tool rather than the 12V version. 

The conversation prompted me to think about the tools that get the most use in my house. What tools do you use the most?

Jason

[Rhys]

i use my cordless metabo impact driver, drill, and angle grinder, cordless dremel, and most of all leatherman wave

[Katbru]

I'm also a "gardening person", like a previous contributor, so a small trowel and hand fork, as well as garden gloves (not really a tool, but important nonethless). I'm a beginner in the garden, so haven't "graduated " to using a spade yet. But there's plenty of areas that I could use one, looking out right now to the back yard!

[gippslandhome]

A good quality socket set.

In a big box with lots of options.

That can last a lifetime

[Prof]

It would be a toss up between my tape measure and my cordless drill..Both get used A LOT !!